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Advancements in LED technology have dynamically changed the landscape in general lighting and enabled innovation in markets such as automotive, healthcare and smart agriculture—but making it happen is no easy task. Explore our resources to stay up to date with lighting trends and technology.
Lighting Up the Future: New LED Lighting in Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks
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Jamie Pederson
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August 9, 2024
Jam-packed event with hands-on workshops and technology demos focused on automotive, industrial, enabling technologies and more.
Simulating the sun: Considerations for grow light design
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Cameron Coward
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May 9, 2022
The ability of the LEDs in today’s horticultural systems to accurately simulate the sun, and in fact any desired portion of the light spectrum, is leading to higher crop yields and profits. Here is a look at some of the key design considerations.
LED innovation lights the way for next-generation farming
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Arvidas Jarasius
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May 3, 2022
Innovation in horticulture LED lighting is turning the local farm-to-fork future of agriculture on its head.
Are microLEDs the next big (small) thing?
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Philip Ling
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March 31, 2022
MicroLED is an exciting display technology, one that has attracted billions of R&D dollars in recent years. The technology is not ready for mass adoption yet, as the industry has to solve many challenges.
Smarter lighting makes for healthier people
March 23, 2022
Lighting can have an important effect on our well-being and effectiveness. In fact, lighting matters so much that UNESCO designated May 16 as the annual International Day of Light to recognize its role in healthy living.
The LED has conquered the world of lighting
August 11, 2021
Requiring very little power for the same output, the applications for LEDs are endless. And the reduced energy consumption makes them a perfect candidate for the manufacturer exploring carbon credits.
Q&A: Carbon credits for LEDs? They’re coming soon
August 11, 2021
Think your company isn’t large or sophisticated enough for carbon offsets? Think again. Now is the time for solid-state lighting to harness this nascent opportunity.
Top nine considerations when evaluating microcontrollers
December 22, 2020
It’s hard to imagine modern life without touchscreen displays, televisions, washing machines, coffee makers, remote controls and connected devices of all types. Microcontroller units (MCUs) make these modern necessities possible.
PoE + LEDs: An effective pairing, with some limitations
March 17, 2017
Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns.
AC/DC Supplies: Design and Make, or Just Buy?
March 8, 2017
How to implement the ubiquitous AC/DC supply is a complicated decision with many factors and perspectives, ranging from technical to regulatory ones.
All-Around ESD and Heat Protection
March 7, 2017
See why LED lighting systems require high-performance ESD and overtemperature protection to achieve the best lifespan, maintenance costs and reliability.
Automotive LEDs Deliver Greater Design Flexibility for Safety, Style and Efficiency
March 7, 2017
LED lighting has been making major inroads into the automotive market for two key reasons: safety concerns and energy consumption.
Driving the LED Revolution for Light and for Art
March 6, 2017
The emergence of LEDs as a usable and hugely beneficial light source has created a massive impact in the global lighting market. Old incandescent technology – if an approach that sees light created as a consequence of a conductor glowing and where
LEDs: The Eyes and Ears of the Internet of Things
March 6, 2017
It may seem to be a stretch to assert that LEDs play a truly important role in the future of the Internet of Things. After all, by themselves, they’re just lights. However, with sensors tucked neatly inside and a bit of intelligence...
Securing LED Networks in the Age of the Internet of Things
March 6, 2017
Recently, in Nuevo Arenal, a little sleepy village in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a dozen criminals cut the lights to the town’s main street during the quiet 3 a.m. hour, and then injured...
Internet of Things: Using Wireless-Controlled Lighting to Reduce Energy Costs
March 6, 2017
Traditional mechanical wired lighting systems offer users few cost effective options in managing usage and controlling lighting expense.
Avnet WTWH Basics of LEDs
March 3, 2017
Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns.
The Challenge of Dimming LEDs
March 3, 2017
One of the major issues that continue to plague light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is the challenge of dimming.
LEDs Shed Light on New Applications — From Fighting Insomnia to Healing Wounds
March 3, 2017
LED use has dramatically increased as performance improves and costs decrease. Recently, nontraditional applications of LEDs delivering surprising quality-of-life improvements have grown in number.
LEDs and Their Rapidly Changing Form Factor
March 3, 2017
From street lamps to industrial applications, LED use goes well beyond screwing an LED light into a desk lamp. Historically, retrofit LEDs have often emulated the form factor of the lamps they were replacing.
LED Lighting Drives Efficiency & Control
March 3, 2017
According to recent Energy Star publications, LED-based lighting can use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. This can dramatically cut energy costs in large installations.